Town of Hartwick
MINUTES
Of The September 1, 2009: Regular Meeting of
Town of Hartwick Planning Board
Call to order 7 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance:
Board Members: G. Horth, F. Thering, T. Schlesier, V. Rozella, A. Briggs. P. Ingalls, A. Thomas;
Alternate PB Member(s): None
Public: Doug Burleigh, Eric & Sarah Robinson, T. Austin, J. and C. Niedzialkowski
Minutes of Last Meeting:
T. Schlesier, made a motion to approve the August minutes as presented at the meeting. V. Rozella, seconded. Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Correspondence: None.
Public Comment:
None.
Enforcement Reports:
Discussion of Dennis Brockman, sign ("Kettle Corn"). PB stated that Mr. Brockman should apply for a temporary sign permit; said permit should be obtained prior to installation of sign on a motion by V. Rozella that was seconded by A. Briggs. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
Discussion of "DiMaggio's" temporary sign across from The Commons. PB stated that next year, DiMaggio's should obtain a temporary sign permit with written approval from the property owner prior to installation of the sign on a motion by V. Rozella, that was seconded by F. Thering. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
Discussion of Kuckenberger structure. While the building permit issued for the structure is for a residential storage/garage, a motion to take "no further action at this time" was made by V. Rozella and seconded by F. Thering. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda:
Old Items:
•1. "Niedzialkowski Rental Cabins." Owner: John and Carol Niedzialkowski. Location: 197 Piermont Lane, Hartwick, NY. Proposal: Development of 10 rental cabins, pond, and a pavilion. This project is subject to Site Plan review. SEQR Part 1 has been completed and was accepted by the Planning Board (July ‘09). Public Hearing held August 4, 2009.
SEQR Part I&II were reviewed. G. Horth made a motion to approve a Negative Declaration under SEQR. The motion was seconded by P. Ingalls; Vote All Aye, Motion Carried. The PB further discussed the project elements. ACTION: V. Rozella made a motion to approve the project as reviewed under SEQR consistent with the referral agency comments and restrictions. P. Ingalls seconded the motion to approve the project. Vote: All Aye; Motion Carried.
Sign Applications: None at this time.
Development Projects:
•1. "Elliot Cabin Trailer." Owner: Donald Elliott. Location: 4354 State Hwy. 28. Proposal: To add one, seasonal trailer cabin (12'x36') next to existing.
ACTION: PB determined that the trailer was really to be installed as a year-round one family dwelling under County Code and that Site Plan Review is therefore not required. A motion to that effect was made by A. Thomas and seconded by P. Ingalls. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
•2. "Community Bible Chapel Addition." Owner: Jack Klosheim. Location: 577 Greenough Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Proposal: Addition of 1,440 sqft to existing Chapel building with no increase in congregation area.
ACTION: PB accepted the application as complete. On a motion by V. Rozella, that was seconded by A. Thomas, the board unanimously voted to be Lead Agency under SEQR as the project will not require review by a County agency. Board evaluated the project with a Short Form EAF. A motion to approve the project as submitted, with a Negative Declaration, was made by A. Thomas and seconded by A. Briggs. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
•3. "Grant Properties Simple Split" Owner: Grant Properties Location: Co. Hwy 11 near Jones Crossing Rd., Hartwick, NY Proposal: Simple split of 24.02 AC (Tax # 176.00-1-6.02) to create a 6 AC piece with 18.02 AC remainder. ACTION: A motion to accept the project as submitted was made by V. Rozella and seconded by A. Thomas. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
Public Comment:
There being none.
PB Discussion:
Planning Board Business:
•1. Review and signature (if appropriate) of Sharratt letter for MR&T funds reimbursement. Action: F. Thering made a motion to approve and send the letter as presented. The motion was seconded by T. Schlesier. Vote: V. Rozella, P. Ingalls, A. Thomas, G. Horth, F. Thering, T. Schlesier (Aye); A. Briggs (abstained) (6, 0, 1)
V. Rozella made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM. T. Schlesier, seconded. Vote: All Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
